Two 20-year-olds struck and killed by train in New York

Authorities say it's unclear why the pair was on the tracks

Thursday 09 July 2015 14:48 BST

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A man and woman in their 20s were struck and killed by a train early Thursday morning in Queens.

Commuters saw significant delays this morning and officials are uncertain why the pair were on the tracks at the time.

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